Sanders County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Sanders County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
96°
65°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
96°
72°
19 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
80°
52°
18 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Schmitz Lakes3.7 mi
- Warm Springs Creek7.6 mi
- Dry Fork Creek7.7 mi
- Garden Creek7.8 mi
- Hot Springs Creek7.8 mi
- Clear Creek8.4 mi
- Camas Creek9.7 mi
- Rainbow Lake6.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Sanders County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.